At a glance
Reported students
80
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
3.65
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa other enrollment
42nd percentile
Compared with 52 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
381
Torrence Elementary: 80 reported students.
State peer staffing position
78th percentile
21.9:1 reported; state peer median 17:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Torrence Elementary
Torrence Elementary is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Keokuk. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Keokuk Comm School District. NCES reports 80 students for 2024–25.
Among 52 combined / other schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 113.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 42nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.9:1, above the Iowa median of 17:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (82.5%) and multiracial (8.8%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Torrence Elementary
- 1How do the reported 21.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 3.65 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 68.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White82.5%
- Hispanic6.3%
- Black2.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Keokuk Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
George Washington Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–01
222 reported students
Keokuk Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
381 reported students
Hawthorne Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 02–05
454 reported students
Keokuk High School
High · Grades 09–12
583 reported students
Public schools near Torrence Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keokuk Middle School Middle · Keokuk Comm School District | 06–08 | 381 | 0.2 mi |
| Keokuk High School High · Keokuk Comm School District | 09–12 | 583 | 0.3 mi |
| George Washington Elementary School Elementary · Keokuk Comm School District | KG–01 | 222 | 0.7 mi |
| Hawthorne Elementary School Elementary · Keokuk Comm School District | 02–05 | 454 | 0.9 mi |
| Hamilton High School High · Hamilton CCSD 328 | 09–12 | 193 | 2.5 mi |
| Hamilton Elementary School Elementary · Hamilton CCSD 328 | PK–08 | 384 | 3.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Torrence Elementary
What grades does Torrence Elementary serve?
Torrence Elementary reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Keokuk Comm School District.
How many students attend Torrence Elementary?
Torrence Elementary reported 80 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 42nd percentile among 52 Iowa combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Torrence Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 21.9:1, based on 80 students and 3.65 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 17:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Torrence Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Torrence Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Keokuk Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Torrence Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
68.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Torrence Elementary in?
Torrence Elementary is part of Keokuk Comm School District, based in Keokuk, IA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Torrence Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Keokuk Middle School (0.2 mi), Keokuk High School (0.3 mi), George Washington Elementary School (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.